Workbox
Category
Wooden objects
Date
1850 - 1875
Materials
Place of origin
India
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11133
Summary
A sandalwood, ivory and metal sadeli ware box, probably Mumbai, circa 1850-75. Sarcophagus form with a fitted interior, resting on gilt-brass claw-and-ball ceramic feet. Mirror in lid.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.